'By God, I was saved': Victim of Edmonton shooting spree happy to be alive, but asks for help
CTV
One of the victims of a random shooting spree across Edmonton last weekend says he is in a really tough spot, after his car was shot and later broke down, killing his income as a food delivery driver.
One of the victims of a random shooting spree across Edmonton last weekend says he is in a really tough spot, after his car was shot and later broke down, killing his income as a food delivery driver.
Divam Gupta, 20, was working for SkipTheDishes near Whyte Avenue Saturday. When he pulled over to make a delivery, he says a man in the vehicle behind him started shooting for no reason.
"I was like, 'What? Why isn't he [passing me]?' So I opened the door and just go out. And, just faced at the back from my window," he told CTV News Edmonton, requesting his face not be shown for his safety.
"A guy had a gun in his hand and he shot towards me. It hit the vehicle. I drove away in a panic situation and he shot two or three times towards me. By God, I was saved."
Gupta called the police, but said as officers were speaking to him, another shooting call came in. Police told him to go home and wait while they tried to track the suspect.
Tariq Sayed Mohammed Aman, 31, and Neanna Wuttunee, 28, were eventually arrested in Devon and are now jointly facing 37 charges related to four separate shootings.
Gupta said after the shooting that left several holes in his car, it broke down, costing him $500 for towing. He says the mechanic told him the engine is damaged beyond repair.
